Innovation, sustainability and high-performance sailing come together once again in the latest project developed by the Audace Sailing Team of the University of Trieste: the new foiling Moth Neverina. Armare Ropes is proud to be among the main partners of a project that perfectly reflects shared values such as research, technological development and a forward-looking vision for the future of sailing.
A multidisciplinary project
The new boat, officially launched on Wednesday, May 13th at Yacht Club Adriaco in Trieste, builds on the legacy of the previous projects developed by Audace Sailing Team over the years, continuing a path increasingly focused on sustainability applied to foiling sailing.
Neverina is the result of the work of more than 70 students from six different departments of the University of Trieste. The project combines engineering skills, yacht design, material research and aerodynamic development within a real-world experience of teamwork and applied innovation.
The concept behind the boat was developed around three key principles:
- sustainability;
- reliability;
- real-world applicability of the developed solutions.
Following the “Sustainable, Reliable, Commercializable” approach.
Innovative materials and environmental focus
One of the most interesting aspects of Neverina is the strong focus on sustainability, both in terms of materials and production processes.
The boat was built using recycled PET from plastic bottles, bio-based resins and natural flax and basalt fibers.
The production process itself was also optimized to reduce waste and overall environmental impact, for example through the use of a single mold for both hull and deck construction.
The team also integrates Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) analysis through the MarineShift360 platform, continuously monitoring the environmental impact of the various design and construction choices.
Neverina was developed using CFD and FEM simulations, essential tools to improve dynamic behavior, structural reliability and the efficiency of the foiling appendages. Special attention was also dedicated to foil development and mold optimization, achieving significant reductions in the project’s overall environmental footprint.
A name inspired by the Gulf of Trieste
In Trieste, the “neverin” is a sudden weather phenomenon: strong winds, rain and rapid weather changes that can transform the Gulf within minutes. The name Neverina was inspired by this local phenomenon, chosen by the team to represent a fast, dynamic boat designed to react precisely even in the most demanding conditions.
Towards the SuMoth Challenge 2026
Neverina will represent the University of Trieste at the upcoming SuMoth Challenge 2026, the international university competition dedicated to foiling Moths.
The project will be sailed by Leonardo Centuori, Anastasia Mutti and Carlotta Rizzardi, three student-athletes who, in addition to their racing activity, actively contribute to the technical development of the boat.
Before the SuMoth Challenge, Audace Sailing Team will also showcase the project at the Venice Boat Show (May 27th–31st) and at Amsterdam MetsTrade (November 17th–19th).
Armare Ropes supporting innovation
Supporting projects like Neverina means investing in the future of sailing and contributing to the development of new technical and engineering skills.
The collaboration with Audace Sailing Team is a concrete example of how university research, technological innovation and the marine industry can work together to develop increasingly advanced high-performance solutions, with growing attention to sustainability.
Armare Ropes is proud to support a project that looks ahead, bringing together engineering, sailing and the next generation of sailors and designers.